Steven Scott has set up a Claude hotline on an accessible Cisco desk phone. It leads into a frank debate about blind users relying on AI. Also covered: a Meta glasses firmware fix for Aira calls, new Facebook and Double Tap Live updates, and listener views on whether smart glasses will last.
Steven explains how Claude set up a VoIP line on a talking Cisco desk phone. Claude then built a bridge on his Mac, so one button on the phone lets him talk to Claude directly. From there, Steven and Shaun Preece look at Claude connectors like Booking.com for trip planning. Then comes the harder question: are we losing screen reader skills by handing so much to AI, or is it a smart way to save energy?
Shaun releases KeyAble, an accessible tool for customising Keychron keyboards. The hosts also discuss vibe-coded copies of big apps. Brian Hartgen's free Accessible Auphonic shows the better approach: an accessible front end for a service that already works well.
Meta glasses firmware 129.1 fixes Aira calls, and the Facebook iOS app no longer adds extra swipes between posts. Steven announces that Double Tap Weekend and Double Tap Mainstream are going on pause. Double Tap Live now plays on Amazon Echo devices.
In the emails, Ellen praises Meta AI's more detailed descriptions. Ken in Sacramento predicts Meta's smart glasses will go the way of Google Glass, which leads to a debate about trust, Meta and Apple.
Chapters
0:00 – Welcome and Steven's week
2:18 – A Claude hotline on an accessible Cisco desk phone
9:07 – Claude connectors and trip planning with Booking.com
12:11 – Are we relying on AI too much?
22:04 – KeyAble for Keychron keyboards and building your own tools
26:41 – Accessible Auphonic from Brian Hartgen
30:44 – Meta glasses Aira fix and Facebook iOS update
33:55 – Double Tap schedule changes and Double Tap Live on Echo
41:24 – Ellen on Meta AI descriptions
47:19 – Ken on smart glasses, trust and AI
Relevant Links
KeyAble: https://keyable.slightperception.com
Accessible Auphonic: https://hartgenconsultancy.com/accessibleauphonic
Auphonic: https://auphonic.com
Aira: https://aira.io
Zero Project: https://zeroproject.org
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Hosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited.
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